well-meaning
ADJECTIVE
/wɛl_'minɪŋ/
12 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH W
well-meaning is a valid 12-letter word worth 17 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
W4E1L1L1-0M3E1A1N1I1N1G2
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =17 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 34TRIPLE WORD → 51
MEANING
What does well-meaning mean?
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Not unfriendly or threatening.
“her well-meaning words were received in silence”
“the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs”
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2
Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results.
“a well-meaning but tactless fellow”
“the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers”
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